Gale Eugene Hazen

Mr. Hazen was the Owner/operator of Hazen Contracting, Munson Twp.His father started the business in 1927. He has worked with the family since he was a teen. Mr. Hazen was known for plowing snow and road work for Munson Township until 1979. He was a member of the Geauga County Fair Band and the Rube Band for more than 50 years. Mr. Hazen took great joy in music and playing his trumpet. He was an active lifelong member of the Fowler’s Mill Christian Church, where he shared his music each week with the Praise Team. Mr. Hazen and his parents played “Round” dances at local Granges, for many years. He was a member of the former Munson Grange and currently a 50 year member of the Hambden Grange. Mr. Hazen was a great historian, as his family was the forth family to settle in Munson Twp. In the early 1800’s. He was a very proud family man, and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Susvivors include his wife Margaret (nee: Winchell) Hazen of Hambden Twp., children Sharon (Jim) Ilersich of Mesopotamia, Jeff (Karen) Hazen of Munson Twp., grandchildren Rebecca (Neil) Yost of Mesopotamia, Jessica (Tor) Eastlake of Mesopotamia, Samantha Ilersich of Mesopotamia, Jennifer (David) Fay of Munson Twp., Daniel Hazen of Munson Twp., and Jordan Hazen of Munson Twp., great grandchildren Nicholas and Zachary Fay, sisters Glenda Baker of Munson Twp. and Joanne Friel of Chardon, Many nieces and a nephew. His parents Howard L. and Hazel (Willey) Hazen are deceased. Donations are suggested to Fowler’s Mill Christian Church, 10755 Mayfield Road, Chardon 44024.